Recommendations for computer speakers

[Shahmatt]

I recently bought an LG 29WN600 monitor with inbuilt speakers. Quite surprised by the clarity of them. Coming from the T3 they are not comparable, but it makes me wonder if I added a sub woofer unit how would the whole system sound? Main problem I have is not much desk space.

 

[86technie]

Add a subwoofer to monitor speaker? I don't think that would work.

I rather recommend Logitech Z407, tuck the speaker under the monitor like what I did.
The sub is small so you can duck under the table at one, PS I am not hard selling Z407.
Been so long there are no good speaker in the market until Z407 release end of 2020.

It's small size, wireless control, BT, good sound with bass.
I do own T3 in the past but sold that off due to volume knob issue which is infamous issue.
That time I change to Klispch Promedia but not this Z407 think around 7 years back when
I was using T3.

Sound wise Z407 wins over T3 seriously in terms of balanced tone between mid-range and bass.
Before Z407 was Z625 but the pass is too powerful not to mention very big.

 

[Shahmatt]

Add a subwoofer to monitor speaker? I don't think that would work.

I rather recommend Logitech Z407, tuck the speaker under the monitor like what I did.

Since I am quite impressed by the display speakers I thought I would try to do more with less. May I know why you think it will fail?

Very tempted by Z407. As your photo shows the satellites are very small. Will decide what to do within 1 week before credit card month ends.

 

[86technie]

Since I am quite impressed by the display speakers I thought I would try to do more with less. May I know why you think it will fail?

Very tempted by Z407. As your photo shows the satellites are very small. Will decide what to do within 1 week before credit card month ends.

Issue is all monitor have speaker out but not sub. Some may say you can connect sub to it via converter but for bass you need LFE out else it will sound off and not in sync.

Z407 is small so this is the best option I can recommend. All Challenger stores should have demo set but the stocks are rare.

That time I brought Z407 was the only piece left if not I have to order. If you interested, you have to check if Challenger in your area have stock as I know some don't have.

 

[Shahmatt]

Issue is all monitor have speaker out but not sub. Some may say you can connect sub to it via converter but for bass you need LFE out else it will sound off and not in sync.

Can't I connect it to the 3.5mm port on either my display pass-through or the PC directly?

Then I use the "Stereo Mix" method described here to output to both speakers?
https://windowsreport.com/play-sound-2-devices-windows-10/

 

[86technie]

Can't I connect it to the 3.5mm port on either my display pass-through or the PC directly?

Then I use the "Stereo Mix" method described here to output to both speakers?
https://windowsreport.com/play-sound-2-devices-windows-10/

That is if you want both output to have sound but not for sub to work.
Anyway if you want to experiment, is up to you but it won't sound like bass.
It will sound like muffled audio with thump thump, tried before so I know but is through pc speaker out.

 

[Shahmatt]

That is if you want both output to have sound but not for sub to work.
Anyway if you want to experiment, is up to you but it won't sound like bass.
It will sound like muffled audio with thump thump, tried before so I know but is through pc speaker out.

I see. Thanks for your advice.

 

[sacredrays]

would a soundbar like creative stage v2 be a good choice too?

 

[86technie]

would a soundbar like creative stage v2 be a good choice too?

Depend on usage if all rounder meaning music, games and movies not a good choice.
This review backs my experience from Katana.

Music quality is also sub-par, with mids sounding a little too tinny for our tastes. The subwoofer is an added bonus to bring a bit of life to tracks, but that’s the only plus point.

https://www.techradar.com/sg/reviews/creative-stage-v2-soundbar

Again not hard selling Logitech Z407, if there are another speaker out there worth to recommend
I would share but none except the new Z407 which falls below $150.

https://www.techradar.com/sg/reviews/logitech-z407-bluetooth-computer-speakers-with-subwoofer

There are Klispch Promedia 2.1 as well as Aego M but these range from $300 - $500.
Trust me when I say this Logitech Z407 is decent enough for all rounder purpose.
If you want better sound quality, you can consider getting a Creative sound blaster Z.

My Logitech Z407 is connect to Creative Recon3D sound card, it improve the sound when compare
with the Realtek onboard sound especially the sound stage.
Avoid Creative low end sound card the Audigy series.

 

[wwenze]

Can't I connect it to the 3.5mm port on either my display pass-through or the PC directly?

Then I use the "Stereo Mix" method described here to output to both speakers?
https://windowsreport.com/play-sound-2-devices-windows-10/

I would just use a y-splitter...

I would check if there is option to enable both the monitor speaker and the monitor 3.5mm out at the same time. If not possible, then yea use that Stereo Mix method.

But question is, do you already have a sub. Because the cheapest standalone sub already costs like $200. If you are going to spend $200, better spend it on the main speakers first.

 

[Shahmatt]

I would just use a y-splitter...

I would check if there is option to enable both the monitor speaker and the monitor 3.5mm out at the same time. If not possible, then yea use that Stereo Mix method.

But question is, do you already have a sub. Because the cheapest standalone sub already costs like $200. If you are going to spend $200, better spend it on the main speakers first.

Currently the pc 3.5mm output is empty because display speakers output is from the main displayport.

I do not have a sub. I can see the Edifier T5 is selling for 159, Wharfedale WH-S8E for maybe 189 (6/6 sale).

Inconvenience of Stereo mix may be to change two volumes all the time.

The benefit of getting a sub is, if it works, I get a cleaner desk which is a tempting thought (no speakers on desk at all). But if it doesn't work (either because of poor bass output or insufficient display speakers) then I am forced to either sell the sub or buy good main speakers. Good main speakers will defeat the purpose of a cleaner desk.

I have a an old Burr-brown Go-vibe DAC if that would make a difference.

Or simpler just get the Z407 for 124 (6/6) and save a lot of money.

 

[midlusionz]

would a soundbar like creative stage v2 be a good choice too?

its pretty ok for movies, at least for me. i use it in my living room connected via optical to my tv. I am using the first version of that thou.

 

[86technie]

Currently the pc 3.5mm output is empty because display speakers output is from the main displayport.

I do not have a sub. I can see the Edifier T5 is selling for 159, Wharfedale WH-S8E for maybe 189 (6/6 sale).

Inconvenience of Stereo mix may be to change two volumes all the time.

The benefit of getting a sub is, if it works, I get a cleaner desk which is a tempting thought (no speakers on desk at all). But if it doesn't work (either because of poor bass output or insufficient display speakers) then I am forced to either sell the sub or buy good main speakers. Good main speakers will defeat the purpose of a cleaner desk.

I have a an old Burr-brown Go-vibe DAC if that would make a difference.

Or simpler just get the Z407 for 124 (6/6) and save a lot of money.

If you want looks/design, can see you are willing to spend than why not.
Get Aego 3 either the soundbar version or get vendor to do wall mount for 2.1 speaker.

This set will cost $450 but only at Audio Basic Adelphi.
Why I disagree that you can use Y splitter from PC speaker out is very simple.
PC speaker out is for Stereo/Left channel signal.

To use a sub using this channel, if you have any 2.1 speaker remove both speakers.
The sub will play the source from the output but it will sound maffled.
As the output is Left/Right and there is no LFE in this signal.

Playback there is audible sound from the sub since it is handling Stereo/L/R signal.
Those sub for it to work properly is best to pair with a AV receiver as mentioned.
LFE is dedicated for low frequency like bass which PC soundcard does not have.

If anyone want to experiment remember bass is thump thump.
Not sound like hollow audio with thump thump so dedicated sub have to connect to
correct output for proper bass output.

Why I state this point again is I don't wish anyone to spend money than realize
it does not work as intended.
I been playing with audio for many years, my PC audio is Logitech Z407 with Creative Recon3D.

If I need more music power than I just stream to my Pioneer Home Theater 5.1 with Pioneer
Andrew Jones Atmos speakers.

 

[Shahmatt]

If you want looks/design, can see you are willing to spend than why not.
Get Aego 3 either the soundbar version or get vendor to do wall mount for 2.1 speaker.

This set will cost $450 but only at Audio Basic Adelphi.
Why I disagree that you can use Y splitter from PC speaker out is very simple.
PC speaker out is for Stereo/Left channel signal.

To use a sub using this channel, if you have any 2.1 speaker remove both speakers.
The sub will play the source from the output but it will sound maffled.
As the output is Left/Right and there is no LFE in this signal.

Playback there is audible sound from the sub since it is handling Stereo/L/R signal.
Those sub for it to work properly is best to pair with a AV receiver as mentioned.
LFE is dedicated for low frequency like bass which PC soundcard does not have.

If anyone want to experiment remember bass is thump thump.
Not sound like hollow audio with thump thump so dedicated sub have to connect to
correct output for proper bass output.

Why I state this point again is I don't wish anyone to spend money than realize
it does not work as intended.
I been playing with audio for many years, my PC audio is Logitech Z407 with Creative Recon3D.

If I need more music power than I just stream to my Pioneer Home Theater 5.1 with Pioneer
Andrew Jones Atmos speakers.

I don't want to spend more than 200. If confirm sub isn't going to work properly then I will just get the Z407. But out of curiosity the bookshelf sub solutions like s350dB are connected to PC. The sub works better because signal is routed through main speakers?

 

[86technie]

I don't want to spend more than 200. If confirm sub isn't going to work properly then I will just get the Z407. But out of curiosity the bookshelf sub solutions like s350dB are connected to PC. The sub works better because signal is routed through main speakers?

Yes, so from PC the left and right signal to the speaker.

The speaker system will segregate the signal to speaker and subwoofer through it's
own inbuild amplifier and no setting required.
User can adjust it's treble, Bass and volume.

However S350DB is very big and expensive, if I am not wrong should cost around $400.
This set only shops at Sim Lim Square sells them.
Even for me I find it hard to recommend as it take up a lot of space.

 

[wwenze]

Currently the pc 3.5mm output is empty because display speakers output is from the main displayport.

I do not have a sub. I can see the Edifier T5 is selling for 159, Wharfedale WH-S8E for maybe 189 (6/6 sale).

Inconvenience of Stereo mix may be to change two volumes all the time.

The benefit of getting a sub is, if it works, I get a cleaner desk which is a tempting thought (no speakers on desk at all). But if it doesn't work (either because of poor bass output or insufficient display speakers) then I am forced to either sell the sub or buy good main speakers. Good main speakers will defeat the purpose of a cleaner desk.

I have a an old Burr-brown Go-vibe DAC if that would make a difference.

Or simpler just get the Z407 for 124 (6/6) and save a lot of money.

I can say with confirmation, a good $200 speaker will sound better than a $200 sub plus your monitor.

But if you die die cannot use anything apart from your monitor speakers then the sub still helps.

If you die die no space no $$$ but still can use soundbar, HT-S100F is... okay-ish. (Review)

Ultimately it's what you want and what you can work with, and we just make the best of it.

 

[luei74]

Bookmarked....10kkkkj

 

[entertaint]

Can recommend decent budget speaker/soundbar? Thinking of getting dell AC511 but since I saw this thread might as well ask, looking at $100 or under but max around $150 I guess.

 

[DarthGW]

edifier R1280DB. i am selling one set, pm if interested

 

[luei74]

My Altec Lansing ATP3 2.1 Speakers, think running for >10 years, the power supply like intermittently on/off liao....looking to get a good replacement set